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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after joining President Trump at the White House signing ceremony for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):
When we look around Central Washington, it is hard to miss the thousands of acres of wine grapes that cascade across our rolling hills and valleys. In fact, there were more than 59,000 acres and nearly 70 varieties of wine grapes planted last year.
As the co-chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus – and the first co-chair from outside California – I could not be more proud to represent the Washington wine industry.
In Central Washington, we understand how reliant our economy is on international trade. From our flourishing agriculture industry to our small business and manufacturers, we all feel the effects of strong trade agreements with our global partners. Not only do our producers export the majority of food and agriculture products to other countries, but 40% of our state's jobs are reliant on trade – from production to packing to transportation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed Phase One of a landmark trade agreement between the United States and China:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, thanking him for his work negotiating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urging further action to support and strengthen the Washington asparagus industry.
As we know all-too-well in Central Washington, Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing and delisting decisions have huge, lasting impacts on local communities and environments. The ESA was signed into law to protect and revitalize species of endangered or threatened animals and wildlife, but as time passes, the outdated law has had increased negative effects on local communities—where the true impacts of species recovery unfold.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced H.R. 5588, the Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects Act of 2020 (WHOLE Act), as part of an ongoing legislative effort to strengthen and modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a classified briefing by the Administration, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement, reacting to the Iranian missile attacks on U.S. air bases in Iraq and the ongoing security efforts in the Middle East since the death of Qasem Soleimani:
As we look forward to 2020, it is important to reflect on the accomplishments we achieved in 2019. I am proudly working to put Central Washington's priorities first, and it is truly a privilege to represent our District in Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement, reacting to confirmation by the Pentagon that an airstrike ordered by President Trump killed Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Crops-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization: